Evaluation of mean platelet volume in localized scleroderma

Abstract: Background: Localized scleroderma is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by sclerosis of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. Platelets play an important role in inflammation. Following activation, platelets rapidly release numerous mediators and cytokines, which contribute t...

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Main Authors: Anil Gulsel Bahali, Ozlem Su, Nazan Emiroglu, Fatma Pelin Cengiz, Mehmet Onur Kaya, Nahide Onsun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2017-10-01
Series:Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0365-05962017000500635&tlng=en